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Portrait Artist | Jonathan Betz, M.Photog., CPP

Jonathan found his love of photography and light while working in Yellowstone National Park in the summer of 1999. During his time there, he mentored under a professional photographer that taught him how to see and capture light - the very foundation of photography. Upon returning home to St. Louis after that summer, he began pursuing a career in professional photography. In 2002, Jonathan accepted a position with a St. Louis Studio as a portrait & wedding photographer and studied under five different Master Photographers. In 2006, he and his wife Lindsay moved to Colorado and opened Jonathan Betz Photography in Colorado Springs.

Jonathan earned his Masters of Photography Degree (M.Photog.) in 2019 and Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) in 2015, conferred by The Professional Photographers of America. His work has been recognized with honors at the national and international level, most recently receiving the Platinum Medal and earning highest honors with a Grand Imaging Award. Jonathan served five terms as the President of the Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs. He has served on the Board of Directors for state and regional professional photography organizations. He's committed to lifelong learning and continually seeks to elevate his craft through professional training, education, and teaching opportunities to help younger photographers refine their skills and businesses.

Studio Manager | Lindsay Betz, Cr.Photog

Lindsay joined the photography industry when she and Jonathan moved to Colorado in 2006, filling the integral role of studio management in the business. Our client families benefit from her guidance for everything before and after the photography session.

As she has embraced the photography industry, she loves opportunities to teach and present to the community of professional photographers from her expertise on the business side of photography. She has presented to professional photographers on the national platform every year since 2018. In 2022, she was recognized with the National Award for Business Education by Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

In 2019, she earned her Photographic Craftsman (Cr.Photog.), the degree that recognizes those in the photography industry that serve through professional-level teaching. She was elected to the National Council for PPA in 2016 and continues that leadership into her third term. She also serves on the PPA Education Advisory Board Committee. Additionally, she has served on the Board of Directors for the Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs since 2015.

Proud members of:

Professional Photographers of America
Professional Photographers Guild of Colorado Springs

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Seth | Sand Creek High School Senior Portraits | Class of 2020

Seth is smart, fun-loving and light-hearted and always up for anything. He’s been active in the Boy Scouts since his start in Cub Scouts, excels in the cello where he’s been part of the Sand Creek High School orchestra, and an avid soccer player for both the high school and club teams. He also participated in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and was recognized with the honor of invitation into the National Honor Society (NHS).

When not in school, Seth loves the outdoors and enjoys camping, fishing, and off-roading. He loves his Jeep! You can also find him working as a courier for a local real estate group.

Seth’s senior portraits created a wide array of photography to showcase many of his talents of interests and balanced with great portraits just of him. Mom’s big request for for big smiles from her “smile-resistant” son, and no one would ever know he’s sometimes reluctant to smile from these portraits!

As Seth completes high school, his plans include studies in engineering, and he’s currently leaning toward a specialty in either aerospace or mechanical engineering. Our best to him as this talented, intelligent, well-rounded student takes all his next steps!